UMB Network Architecture
摘要
Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) radio-access technology enables efficient wireless transfer of IP packets at very high data rates while providing seamless mobility and best Quality of Service (QoS), even at the cell edges, without lowering frequency re-use. UMB systems benefit from a highly innovative flat network architecture that simplifies the core network and network interfaces, making it easy to scale the network. One of the key principles for UMB architecture is seamless mobility. A major emphasis is placed on the design of network architecture to facilitate seamless handoffs both within the UMB network and across different technologies. Innovative concepts enable fast switching between base stations while minimizing overhead and offering simpler network interfaces. New tunneling mechanisms provide signaling exchange at the data-link layer (layer 2) and IP layer (layer 3) to enable faster mobility across the base stations. This paper discusses key features of UMB network architecture, and provides insight into various architecture design choices.